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2PM
2PM (; romanized; ''Tupiem'') is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. Originally a seven-piece group, former member Jaebeom left the group in 2009 due to controversies that stemmed from his posts on MySpace. Through the documentary series ''Hot Blood Men'', Korean musician Park Jin-young formed an eleven-member band known as One Day. Eventually, the band was split into the hip hop group 2PM and a similar but independent group known as 2AM. 2PM debuted with the song "10 Out of 10" (, lit. "10 Points Out of 10 Points"), which showcased their acrobatic dance styles. They then achieved their first number 1 single with "Again & Again". Both singles were featured on their first studio album, '' 01:59PM'', which was released in 2009. The band went on to release another Korean album, ''Hands Up'', in 2011. They made their Japanese debut later t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jun-ho (singer)
Lee Jun-ho (; born January 25, 1990), known mononymously as Junho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2013, Junho debuted as an actor in the Korean movie ''Cold Eyes''. Junho is most known for his roles in ''Good Manager'' (2017), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017–18), and ''The Red Sleeve'' (2021). Pre-debut Junho first gained public attention when he won ''Superstar Survival'' in 2006. The show started with twelve teenage competitors and, as the weeks went on, they were eliminated one by one until three were left. The process followed a similar style to that of reality show '' Survivor''. Junho signed a contract with JYP Entertainment after winning the contest, placing first out of 6,500 competitors. Future 2PM bandmates Taecyeon and Chansung had also competed. Education Junho took an undergraduate program at Howon University (Gunsan, South Korea) with his bandmates Chansung and Wooyoung. In additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jun-ho (entertainer)
Lee Jun-ho (; born January 25, 1990), known mononymously as Junho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2013, Junho debuted as an actor in the Korean movie ''Cold Eyes''. Junho is most known for his roles in ''Good Manager'' (2017), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017–18), and ''The Red Sleeve'' (2021). Pre-debut Junho first gained public attention when he won ''Superstar Survival'' in 2006. The show started with twelve teenage competitors and, as the weeks went on, they were eliminated one by one until three were left. The process followed a similar style to that of reality show '' Survivor''. Junho signed a contract with JYP Entertainment after winning the contest, placing first out of 6,500 competitors. Future 2PM bandmates Taecyeon and Chansung had also competed. Education Junho took an undergraduate program at Howon University (Gunsan, South Korea) with his bandmates Chansung and Wooyoung. In additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nichkhun
Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul ( th, นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล; ; born June 24, 1988), better known mononymously as Nichkhun ( ko, 닉쿤), is a Thai American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and model who is currently based in South Korea as a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. Early life Nichkhun was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S. to Thai Chinese parents and was raised in Thailand. (at 0:48) His mother's family is from Hainan, and he has said that he has extended family and distant ancestors from Guangzhou. Nickhun's mother, Yenjit Horvejkul (née Mekworewut), is the chief executive officer of a Thai pharmaceutical company, Union Medical, established in 1976, which acts as an importer and distributor. He comes from a wealthy background, which earned him the nickname "Thai Prince" in South Korea. Nichkhun has one older brother, Nichan Bert (born September 11, 1986), and two younger sisters, Nichthima Yanin (born July 22, 1990) and Nachjaree (Cher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jang Wooyoung
Jang Woo-young (Hangul: 장우영; Hanja: 張祐榮; born on April 30, 1989), better known mononymously as Wooyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. In 2008, he debuted as a member of 2PM, a boy band currently managed by JYP Entertainment. He is mainly known for his work in 2PM and his role as Jason in the South Korean drama ''Dream High''. Aside from his work in 2PM, he has hosted SBS' music show ''Inkigayo'' from July 2009 to July 2010 as well as the KBS talk show ''Win Win'' from February to August 2010. He debuted as a solo artist with his first extended play, '' 23, Male, Single,'' in July 2012. He has also composed several songs for 2PM, his solo music, and other artists. Career 2PM On 4 September 2008, Wooyoung debuted as part of 2PM in their first single "10 Points out of 10 Points" (Korean: "10점 만점에 10점") from their single album ''Hottest Time of the Day''. They have released six studio albums in Korea and four studio albums in Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Chan-sung
Hwang Chan-sung ( ko, 황찬성, born February 11, 1990), also known mononymously as Chansung, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter and actor. He is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM. He made his debut as an actor in the 2006 comedy series '' Unstoppable High Kick'', and since then has gone on to star in the Japanese drama ''Kaitō Royale'' (2011) and ''7th Grade Civil Servant'' (2013). Early life Hwang was born in Seoul, South Korea, where he still resides. He was educated at Korean Arts High School and took an undergraduate program at Howon University (Gunsan, South Korea) with his bandmates Junho and Wooyoung. In addition, along with Junho, he is continuing a master's degree of cinematography at Sejong University. Career Pre-debut Hwang was a television actor, having played roles in MBC's 2006 comedy sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick'' and then in KBS2's 2008 teen drama ''Jungle Fish''. The drama won a number of awards, including the Peabody Award. It was also d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Park
Jay Park ( Korean name: Park Jae-beom (Hangul: 박재범; Hanja: 朴載範); born April 25, 1987) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and entrepreneur of based in South Korea. He is a member of the Seattle-based b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM), and founder and former CEO of the independent hip hop record labels AOMG and H1ghr Music, as well as the founder of the record label More Vision. Park initially rose to fame as the leader of South Korean boy band 2PM, formed by record label JYP Entertainment in 2008, after having previously been a trainee for four years. In September 2009, Park returned home to Seattle after comments he wrote about Korea in 2005 as a teenager were publicized by the Korean media, officially leaving the group. Park returned to South Korea in June 2010 for the filming of ''Hype Nation'', and in July, Park signed a contract with SidusHQ, one of the largest entertainment agencies in South Korea. Rebranding and re-debuting as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ok Taec-yeon
Ok Taec-yeon (; born December 27, 1988), known mononymously as Taecyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He is the main rapper of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2010, Ok debuted as an actor in the Korean drama ''Cinderella's Sister'' and since then has starred in ''Dream High'' (2011), '' Who Are You?'' (2013), '' Wonderful Days'' (2014), ''Assembly'' (2015), '' Let's Fight, Ghost'' (2016), '' Save Me'' (2017), '' The Game: Towards Zero'' (2020), ''Secret Royal Inspector & Joy'' (2021) and ''Vincenzo'' (2021), as well as the movies ''Marriage Blue'' (2013) and ''House of the Disappeared'' (2017). Early life and education Ok was born in Seoul, South Korea, but emigrated at the age of 10, with his parents and older sister Jihyen to Bedford, Massachusetts, a small town situated in the Greater Boston Area. His sister Jihyen persuaded him to participate in a JYP Entertainment audition, whose promotion she had noticed n the Internet. After h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taecyeon
Ok Taec-yeon (; born December 27, 1988), known mononymously as Taecyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He is the main rapper of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2010, Ok debuted as an actor in the Korean drama ''Cinderella's Sister'' and since then has starred in ''Dream High'' (2011), '' Who Are You?'' (2013), '' Wonderful Days'' (2014), ''Assembly'' (2015), '' Let's Fight, Ghost'' (2016), '' Save Me'' (2017), '' The Game: Towards Zero'' (2020), ''Secret Royal Inspector & Joy'' (2021) and ''Vincenzo'' (2021), as well as the movies ''Marriage Blue'' (2013) and ''House of the Disappeared'' (2017). Early life and education Ok was born in Seoul, South Korea, but emigrated at the age of 10, with his parents and older sister Jihyen to Bedford, Massachusetts, a small town situated in the Greater Boston Area. His sister Jihyen persuaded him to participate in a JYP Entertainment audition, whose promotion she had noticed n the Internet. After h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Crazy (album)
''Go Crazy!'' is the fourth Korean studio album (seventh overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. The album was released in both physical and digital format on September 15, 2014 by JYP Entertainment. Background During the filming for the music of the group's upcoming comeback, a fire broke out on the set of the music video. Authorities stated later that the fire was relatively small and had been controlled by the time the fire team arrived; apparently it started when a spark from some fireworks which were being used in the music video landed on a sponge. All the members and staff present at the time were confirmed to be unharmed. The comeback that was to be in April was postponed by JYP Entertainment and 2PM due to their individual activities. A JYP Entertainment rep told Newsen on the 14th that "2PM's comeback has been delayed for the time being. It will be in the latter-half of this year but the exact date has not been decided yet." EWSEN On August 28, Taecyeon, through his perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of 2PM
''Republic of 2PM'' is the first Japanese studio album (third album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on November 30, 2011 in three editions: two CD+DVD editions and a regular edition."2PM Official Japan Website - Discography" Sony Music. Retrieved December 3, 2011. Composition The album includes eight original Japanese songs. It also includes Japanese versions from each lead single from their Korean EPs and albums. Most notably, "Heartbeat" from '' 1:59PM'', "Without U" from '' Don't Stop Can't Stop'', "I'll Be Back" from ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hands Up (album)
''Hands Up'' is the second studio album by South Korean boy band, 2PM. The album was released in digital format on June 20, 2011 and the physical format on June 21, 2011 also the special limited edition on June 23, 2011. The Japanese edition of the album include a 24-page photo book. Music videos A teaser for the music video of "HANDS UP", the lead single of their album, was released on June 14, 2011 on the 2PM's official YouTube account. The full music video was released on June 20, 2011 along with the album. They released a music video for "HANDS UP (East4A Mix)" on July 14, 2011. They released 2 music videos for "HOT" and "Give It To Me" to promote the movie Blind. "Give It To Me" was written by Junho and released on July 19. "HOT" was written by Jun. K Kim Min-jun (; born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Jun. K, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. He is the main vocalist of 2PM. Formerly known as Kim Jun-su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JYP Nation
JYP Entertainment Corporation () is a South Korean multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate founded in 1997 by J. Y. Park. It is one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, and operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management company, concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates various subsidiary ventures and divisions worldwide. Notable artists under the agency include the groups 2PM, Day6, Twice, Boy Story, Stray Kids, Itzy, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes and Nmixx. History 1997–1999: Formation and first generation K-pop artist JYP Entertainment was founded in 1997 by South Korean singer-songwriter Park Jin-young (named after his stage name, J. Y. Park) as Tae-Hong Planning Corporation, which eventually became JYP Entertainment in 2001. In 1997, the company signed its first artist and female solo artist, Pearl. In 1999, entertainment company SidusHQ introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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